W310311

γ-Valerolactone

natural, ≥95%, FG

• Synonym(s): γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone, 4,5-Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₈O₂
• CAS Number: 108-29-2
• Molecular Weight: 100.12
• FEMA Number: 3103
• Beilstein: 80420
• EC Number: 203-569-5
• Council of Europe no.: 757
• MDL number: MFCD00005400
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830564
• Flavis number: 10.013
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Kosher; natural
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• vapor density: 3.45 (vs air)
• Assay: ≥95%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.432 (lit.)
• bp: 207-208 °C (lit.); 82-85 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: −31 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: cocoa; herbaceous; woody; sweet; warm
• SMILES string: CC1CCC(=O)O1
• InChI: 1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

γ-Valerolactone has been identified as one of the volatile flavor constituents in mango and honey.

Natural occurence: Barley, beef, beer, Swiss cheese, coffee, cocoa, mango, milk, mushroom, peach, pork, tea, soy and tomato

Application

The sweet, creamy notes of this lactone will enhance coconut, vanilla, caramel, toffee, milk chocolate, and the sweeter dairy flavors like cajeta, milk and whipped cream. Dried fruit flavors like date and fig, and nut flavors like almond and peanut butter are also good destinations for this material.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1%

Taste at 8-15ppm

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 204.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 96 °C - closed cup